About Us

In May 2002 an inaugural committee was founded for Bay of Islands Sailing Week Inc. With a $500 loan from each of the four Bay of Islands boating clubs and a $5000 grant from the Far North District Council – the first regatta was underway with Tony Kiff as Chairman, Nina Kiff, Treasurer; Lorraine Kite, Secretary, Paul Karl, OCC rep, David Hope-Lewis, BOIYC rep, Lawrence Scott, RBC rep and Ray Haslar, KCC rep.

The CRC Bay of Islands Sailing Week is run by volunteers. During the actual race week there can be up to sixty people giving their time and energy, resulting in one of the best regattas in New Zealand. The current Bay of Islands Sailing Week committee is chaired by Manuela Gmuer-Hornell with committee members Lorraine Kite, David Krebs, Ian Clouston, Tony Kiff, Nina Kiff, John Grant, Helen Horrocks and Phil Webb. A dedicated and well rounded group, bringing racing of an international standard to the New Zealand sailing community.

2020 will be the 18th year of the regatta. The CRC Bay of Islands Sailing Week is here to stay with new and exciting innovations every year.